Subtract 3/54 from 48/25
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 3/54
48/25 - 3/54 is 839/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
48/25 = 48 × 54/25 × 54 = 2592/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/1350 - 75/1350 = 2592 - 75/1350 = 2517/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 839/450
- In mixed form: 1389/450
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